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Job opening, Lab Animal Veterinarian, St. Louis, MO
by Bruce Williams Feb. 10, 2021

Feb. 10, 2021

Assistant Director, Diagnostic Services (Veterinarian) Washington University in St. Louis seeks nominations and recommendations for a qualified veterinarian to take charge of our Diagnostic Laboratory. *Please see job req #50454 at Jobs.wustl.edu <http://Jobs.wustl.edu> for more details.* This is a career defining opportunity for an experienced Laboratory Animal Veterinarian to join our staff of 9 veterinarians in providing laboratory animal services to the research staff at Washington University’s AAALAC-accredited program. The Division of Comparative Medicine is embarking on an exciting growth phase, with the construction of a new animal facility, and further development of its existing programs in gnotobiotics, large animal surgery, non-human primate medicine, and laboratory diagnostics. The new facility will have a state-of-the-art vertical vivarium design with one floor dedicated to NHPs and the capacity to hold 40,000 cages of rodents. Consistently ranked among the top medical schools by *U.S. News and World Report*, Washington University School of Medicine is one of the largest recipients of funding for research and training from the National Institutes of Health with more than $624 million supporting faculty research efforts; currently ranked 4th among all academic research institutions. *POSITION SUMMARY: * This position is for an experienced laboratory animal veterinary medical specialist, responsible for the operation of the DCM Diagnostic Laboratory and the preventative, emergency and clinical veterinary medical care of the wide variety of laboratory animals used in the Washington University research program. Give care in compliance with all federal, state, University and laboratory animal science-specific regulations. Consults with principal investigators regarding research protocols and animal model development and use and reviews animal study protocols after their submission to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Directs DCM Diagnostic Services, which is responsible for carrying out the rodent sentinel program, providing clinical and research diagnostic services, such as hematology, clinical chemistry, and microbiology, and providing anatomic pathology and histopathology services. *PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* · Directs the operations of the DCM Diagnostic lab, including supervision of four laboratory technicians, and support of export, import, and quarantine services for rodents. · Consults with investigators regarding animal models, including spontaneous health problems, phenotyping, and, design, conduct and interpretation of pathology endpoints for animal model development. · Provides veterinary medical care to research animals. · Serves as responsible for regulatory compliance, protocol review and IACUC participation. · Performs other duties as assigned. *REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS* · DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA Council on Education accredited veterinary college or school. · Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine(ACLAM) or be board-eligible and have an equivalent five years of experience *PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* · Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine(ACLAM). · Three to ten years of relevant experience in a research setting. · Proficient computer skills. · Eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Missouri. · Accreditation by the USDA. · Broad knowledge of laboratory animal health/medicine, diagnostics, pathology, treatment, surgical procedures, and clinical care of a wide variety of research animal species. · Anatomic pathology skills sufficient to conduct gross and histopathological exams of a wide variety of research animals. · Demonstrated decision making skills with the ability to work meeting goals and deadlines. · Ability to work collaboratively with principal investigators, research staff, veterinary staff, veterinary technicians and husbandry staff. · Strong knowledge of all applicable federal regulations, standards, and guidelines for all vertebrate animals used in teaching and research, including familiarity with AAALAC-International accreditation standards, as demonstrated in work history and credentials · Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and organization skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the DCM and research staff. · Proficiency, knowledge and experience with computers and Microsoft Office Suite tools, including Outlook, Excel, Access, etc *Pre-employment Screening:* All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. Current employees applying for a new position within the university may be subject to this requirement. The screenings will include a criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening *Benefits: *This position is eligible for full-time benefits. See job posting for details. *EOE Statement:* Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. About St. Louis: Situated at the confluence of two great North American rivers — the Mississippi and the Missouri — the St. Louis region has been a favored destination since Lewis and Clark began their historic westward "Corps of Discovery" from the City in 1804. Consistently ranked among the nation's most affordable and best places to live and raise a family, the St. Louis region offers many opportunities to watch or participate in a wide range of sports, recreational activities, and cultural events. Today, the pioneers of St. Louis are the engineers, scientists, business leaders, educators, artists, and other innovative and creative professionals who are working at the forefront of a multitude of fields and endeavors. Thanks in large part to Washington University, other regional universities, and key Fortune 500 corporations, St. Louis has become a national hub for important research and business development, especially in the fields of biotechnology and plant science. Washington University is a sponsor institution of the Cortex District, the Midwest’s premier innovation hub of bioscience and technology research, development, and commercialization, serving as the anchor of St. Louis’ growing ecosystem for innovative startup programs and established companies. Since its founding in 2002, $500 million has been invested in developing the district and another $2 billion has been committed to its full build out. Once complete, Cortex will offer 4 million square feet of facilities.

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A special Valentine's day book offer from The Foundation!
by Bruce Williams Feb. 10, 2021

Feb. 10, 2021

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One week left to sign up for next Tuesday's virtual day-seminar on Bovine Viral Diarrhea!
by Bruce Williams Feb. 9, 2021

Feb. 9, 2021

It's a disease that continues to be of major import to all forms of bovine practice, and whose epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment and prevention continues to evolve rapidly over time. You don't want to miss this seminar! Full day webinar Registration fee: $50 USD Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z0x9ukUkTeOFNWv8Vvmx8g?fbclid=I… 7-9 am**: Bovine viral diarrhea virus. Frank van der Meer, University of Calgary 9-9:30 am: Break 9:30-10:30 am: Clinical aspect of bovine viral diarrhea. Eugene Janzen, University of Calgary 10:30-11:30 am: Pathology of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 1. Ted Clark, University of Calgary 11:30-12:30 pm: Long break 12:30-1:30 pm: Pathology of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 2. Ted Clark, University of Calgary 1:30-2:30 pm: Control of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 1. Paul Walz, Auburn University 2:30-3 pm: Break 3-4 pm: Control of bovine viral diarrhea. Part 2. Paul Walz, Auburn University 4-5 pm: General discussion. Frank van der Meer, Eugene Janzen, Ted Clark, Paul Walz Learning objectives: Frank van der Meer: What is Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus and how does it behave in its natural hosts What is the clinical presentation of BVD and discuss the diagnostic options What is the current status of BVDV eradication and what are the opportunities for North America Ted Clark: Learning objectives for my presentation on the pathologic findings of BVD: 1. Recognizing the lesions of primarily transient infections utilizing good herd histories, gross lesions and selection of tissues for histopathology and immunohistochemistry (IHC). 2. Stressing the importance of IHC relative to the histopathologic lesions to gain confidence in your final diagnosis and / or comments in your final reports. 3. If present, vasculitis and perivasculitis in select tissues are hallmark features of transient BVD infections, at least in beef feedlot cattle of Western Canada. Paul H. Walz At the completion of this program, the learner will be able to: 1. Identify optimal testing methods for BVDV persistent infection and interpret test results. 2. Explain the merits of modified-live and killed viral vaccines in BVDV control and determine where these vaccines can provide the optimal response. 3. Discuss biocontainment and biosecurity principles as they relate to disease and infection control for BVDV. *-This seminar is preapproved by the ACVP Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Committee for 4 credits -This program has been approved for 8 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. **: all times in PST

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Davis Thompson Foundation Newsletter -February 2021 issue
by Francisco A. Uzal Feb. 1, 2021

Feb. 1, 2021

Dear all Welcome to the February issue of the Davis-Thompson Foundation newsletter, with the compliments of our great managing editors: Stephanie Shrader and Javier Asin. In this issue of the newsletter, you will find a heartfelt welcome to our incoming President, Dr Jey Koehler. Jey will take over her role as president officially on March 2001, but she is, and has been for a while, already hard at work helping with countless activities in the Foundation. While COVID vaccination is starting everywhere, and we hope that we can go back to offering at least some of our teaching activities on a face-to-face mode, we are still planning and offering our regular virtual activities. In this issue, you will also find the Foundation's new calendar for the first semester of 2021 (and a bit more). As always, our courses and seminars are reaching thousands of colleagues around the world, and they come at no cost or low cost and with great CE credits. Our General Pathology Review Course is been given this week to an unusually large audience by an outstanding group of organizers and faculty. If you missed it this week, you can always watch, for a reduced fee, the rebroadcasted version for several weeks to come. Looking forward to seeing you at one or more of our upcoming seminars. Paco Uzal Davis/Thompson Foundation CEO Francisco A. Uzal, DVM, MSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVP Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Pathology Branch Chief California Animal Health and Food Safety Lab School of Veterinary Medicine University of California, Davis 105 W Central Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92408 Ph 909-383-4287 Fax 909-884-5980 E-mail fauzal(a)ucdavis.edu<mailto:fauzal@ucdavis.edu>

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Diagnostic Exercise #159 January AS 2021
by claudio barros Feb. 1, 2021

Feb. 1, 2021

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Diagnostic Exercise #159 February QS 2021
by claudio barros Feb. 1, 2021

Feb. 1, 2021

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Seats still available for next Friday and Saturday's Northeast Vet Path Conference!
by Bruce Williams Jan. 29, 2021

Jan. 29, 2021

Looking for a great, informal, and RELAXING way to pick up some CE next week (and the next week's Gen Path Review course is just too much, too fast?) How about next week's rescheduled 2020 Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference on Friday and Saturday? - 24 case presentations and a three-hour keynote lecture by UC Davis' Dr. Brian Murphy on "Diagnosing Odontogenic Neoplasia - a Pragmatic Approach". Seats are still available for this and you get 16 hours of RACE-accredited CE while kicking back and enjoying a lot of diverse cases (with a focuson , but not limited to, oral and musculoskeletal pathology). It's fun, it's easy, and only $50 for a screen-side seat access to the virtual slides and cases on the Foundation's super-secret slide server! Slide seminars are the best! Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020nevpc <https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020nevpc?fbclid=IwAR2CeTyF4qPCx…> TIMES: Friday, February 5, 9am to 5pm EST Saturday, February 6, 9:30am to 11:00am EST Cost: $50 USD 16 Hours RACE-Accredited CE Case presentations with emphasis on oral and maxillofacial/musculoskeletal cases. Special Guest Lecturer: Brian Murphy, DVM, Ph.D, DACVP Case Presentations Slots are now full! Participants are welcome. All participants will receive a link (via email) for the Zoom-based meeting (as well as links to the online slides) in the days preceding the event. [image: NeVPC 2021.jpg]

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Gen Path Review Course only a week away!
by Bruce Williams Jan. 25, 2021

Jan. 25, 2021

Well, you've procrastinated long enough - we are down to only 15 seats left on the LIVE (interact with the faculty and students!) version. Don't miss out! General Pathology Review course February 1-6 (LIMITED SPOTS TO ONLY 100, GUARANTEE YOURS!) Course directors: Patricia Pesavento Jose G Vilches-Moure Faculty: J. Stanton E. Ball K. Sakamoto P. Pesavento J. Vilches Moure J. Nunes D. Imai K. Woolard M. Camus Topics: Cell adaptations, injury, and death; Tissue repair; Inflammation; Hemodynamics; Diagnostic tests; Microbial Pathogenesis; Immunity; Neoplasia; Mock exams (ONLY FOR LIVE COURSE) Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021 <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdavisthompsonfoundation.regfox…> Feb 1-6 Live course: $ 250 (limited to 100 people) Feb 10-Mar 20 Re-broadcasting: $ 100 (available through the end of ACVP Phase I examination) Attendees of the LIVE version will have access to rebroadcast materials as well. Links to both the live version and the rebroadcast version (which will be rebroadcast on the Foundation's YouTube channel through the completion of the testing period of the ACVP's Phase 1 examination) will be sent to registrants in advance of the start dates. We anticipate that the rebroadcast videos will be available no later than 10 Feb, and will be available through the last day of the ACVP Phase 1 examination. Videos will no longer be available after 21 March 21. 32 Hours of RACE-accredited CE will be provided to registrants for both the LIVE and rebroadcast versions.

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Davis-Thompson Foundation February webinar agenda
by Rafaela De Negri Jan. 21, 2021

Jan. 21, 2021

Dear colleagues, February will start with a very busy week followed by our regular schedule of webinars, but before we get into that, here is some information you need to know. *News and housekeeping::* - On our registration webpage, you will note that we are now asking for your license state/providence and license number if applicable. This information will be submitted to RACE as requested after the meeting, in order to validate our programs and your continuing education. RACE also recommends that you register for a free account at https://cebroker.com/ so your state board can track your attendance. - This month we will start our *membership drive*. Stay tuned for an upcoming email with additional information. Meanwhile, if you agree that we bring you valuable information, please consider renewing or starting a membership. Members receive many benefits, some of which you can find listed via link: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/individual-membership - There is always the option to make a *donation* to the foundation here: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/donation - *Joining a webinar.* Please remember that you need to register for a webinar with the same email that you are registered on Zoom. You will not need a passcode to get in a webinar. For a step by step instructions please see the info chart in the attachments. If you don't know how to log into your zoom account, follow this video tutorial: https://youtu.be/N54rrH4HU5o *Schedule:* - *Feb 1-6.* *General Pathology Review Course.* Up to 100 participants will be able to enjoy the live sessions and mock exams from Feb 1-6, and will have access to the recorded sessions until March, 21, 2021. The cost is $250 USD. Only a few spots remain. Register today! Also available for an unlimited number of registrants for a discounted price ($100 USD), is the option to watch the recorded lectures only (no mock exam). Live and rebroadcast options will provide 32 hours of RACE-accredited CE. To see the full schedule and list of presenters, please refer to the attachments. Topics included: cell adaptations, injury, and death; Tissue repair; Inflammation; Hemodynamics; Diagnostic tests; Microbial Pathogenesis; Immunity; Neoplasia. Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021 - *Feb 5-6. Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference.* Friday, February 5, 9am to 5pm EST and Saturday, February 6, 9:30am to 11:00am EST The rescheduled "2020 Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference" is now happening Feb 5-6, 2021. Case presentations have emphasis on oral & maxillofacial/musculoskeletal cases. Special Guest Lecturer is Dr. Brian Murphy, DVM, Ph.D, DACVP Case Presentations Slots are now full but participants are welcomed. All participants will receive a link to the online slides before the event. Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020nevpc <https://www.google.com/url?q=https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/202…> Cost: $50 USD 16 Hours RACE-Accredited CE *Free Friday Webinars (9-10:30 am (PST):* - *Feb 5. Diagnostic series: Deductive logic and pathological diagnosis, part 2*. This is the second portion of the highly praised presentation from Dr. Roger Kelly from October 23, 2020. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U6Q5U2kWSdSpFtOyVdVWlQ?fbclid=I… - *Feb 12. Diagnostic poultry pathology: from the necropsy room to the microscope, part 2.* The much requested second portion of Dr. Tahseen Aziz lecture from October 2, 2020. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z1jvah5cTwyb92iG-2HuKw?fbclid=I… - *Feb 19. Dr. Angela Arenas-Gamboa "Brucellosis a neglected or re-emerging disease"* Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XOm84sJiQeCqr5o7_FxGXQ?fbclid=I… - *Feb 26. Dr. Jennifer Brazzell, "Diagnostic series: Test your Hematology IQ"* Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Lb8rJ_HTTHauDyxlqwuZEA?fbclid=I… *Full day webinars (Tuesday, 7am-5pm PST):* - *Feb 16. Bovine viral diarrhea. * Presented by Drs. Frank van der Meer, Eugene Janzen, Ted Clark and Paul Walz. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z0x9ukUkTeOFNWv8Vvmx8g?fbclid=I… Cost: $50 USD - *Feb 23. Coral diseases*. Presented by Drs. Thierry Work, Esther C. Peters , Matti Kiupel, Aine Campbell Hawthorn, Michelle Dennis and Jan Landsberg. This webinar is a part of a special series the Davis-Thompson foundation is promoting on pathology related topics with environmental impact. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JYkZrVM7QsSW-nKwvHXOVg?fbclid=I… Cost: Free *International webinars:* - Australian webinar series. *USA: Feb 19. 4-6pm (PST)* *AUS: Feb 20. 8am AWST), 10am (AEST), 11am (AEDT)* Equine reproductive pathology: Failure of pregnancy. With Dr. Rob Foster. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8giIt8GFR9WqZnDigwf4Rw - Spanish webinar series. *Feb 11. 8am (PST). Introducción a la dermatopatología y reconocimiento de patrones histopatológicos* con el Dr Joaquin Ortega. Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3mi8Ca6SRtGDRgnJh4CD0A ***These series are presented in Spanish. You can also find our webinar schedule via: - *Google calendar*: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=Y19mdWQ2c3Y4aG5qa3ExODRtdXByMG… - *Facebook*: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CLDavisFoundation/ - *Instagram*: https://www.instagram.com/davisthompsonfdn/?hl=en (or @davisthompsonfdn) Rebroadcasts, when available, can be found on Facebook and YouTube *YouTube*: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvGM1s5wysXq-HGLAyZzClQ Send us your *suggestions*: To make your experience as personal as possible, we've created a place where you can communicate your suggestions for future topics directly to our team. Suggestions are periodically analyzed by our volunteers and top requests are pursued for future webinars. Make as many suggestions as you want, please keep it as succinct and possible via this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DTFFuturetopics You will be able to visualize all suggestions in real time through the link below https://www.surveymonkey.com/stories/SM-B7D6V93Y/ If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, -- Rafaela De Negri, DVM, MSc Veterinary Pathologist/Assistant Professor Murray State University Breathitt Veterinary Center

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There MUST be a great seminar for you in the next 3 weeks!
by Bruce Williams Jan. 17, 2021

Jan. 17, 2021

The next 3 weeks will have three very different and very popular all day (or two-day) seminars all with RACE-accredited CE. On 26 January, we have a fantastic wide-ranging seminar on Toxicologic Pathology which will cover everything from basic principles of toxicology, environmental toxicologic pathology, techniques beeyond morphology used in pharma, and an introduction to the food safety and drug development process. There is something here for everyone thinking about, starting in, or with years of experience in toxicologic pathology. Register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h6NYMva1TvCQH7WM6MCMyQ Cost: $50 USD 8 Hours RACE-Accredited CE On Feb 1-6, we have our annual General Pathology Review Course . Attendees will have TWO options for 2021 - attend the live broadcasts, interact with the instructors, and participate in the panel discussions, or view lecture rebroadcasts for a limited period following the course. Both options come with course materials and RACE credits. Interactive participation in the live broadcast is strongly recommended for those taking the ACVP phase 1 certification examination, and seating is limited to 100 to ensure a beneficial experience, while the rebroadcasted lectures will be sufficient for those who are looking for general knowledge, a refresher, or for whom the time zone (Pacific Standard Time) poes an insurmountable problem. Register at: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021 <https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/genpath2021?fbclid=IwAR0WP_R449h…> Live version: $250 Rebroadcast: $100 And finally on 5-6 February, the rescheduled "2020 Northeast Veterinary Pathology Conference" will be happening VIRTUALLY! (We have to get it done, because the 2021 is in the planning stages!) A very informal one and a half-day session, we have Dr., Brian Murphy as our keynote speaker on Oral and Maxillofacial pathology and then a slate of 24 brief case presentations focusing on similar issues (since we have the expert in the house!) It's a GREAT way to see a range of interesting cases, some classic and some unique! Registration: https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020nevpc <https://davisthompsonfoundation.regfox.com/2020nevpc?fbclid=IwAR3q8rjCtt8fr…> TIMES: Friday, February 5, 9am to 5pm EST Saturday, February 6, 9:30am to 11:00am EST Cost: $50 USD 16 Hours RACE-Accredited CE

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